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Definitions for MT Transfer Functions and Derived Quantities

Apparent resistivity: RHO

 

Apparent resistivity is computed from the MT response tensor (colloquially referred to as the MT impedance) using

\rho_i_j= \frac{\mu_0}{\omega}|Z_i_j|^2 = \frac{T}{5} |Z_i_j|^2

where $\mu_0$ is the permeability of free space, $\omega$ is the angular frequency in radians, and $T$ is period is seconds.

$Z_{ij}$ are the components of the MT response tensor.

Note that written in terms of the MT impedance $\mu_0 Z$, the formula for apparent resistivity is $\rho_i_j = |Z_i_j|^2 / (\omega\mu_0)$.

The units for apparent resistivity are [Ohm m].

See also MT impedance phase.

References

Chave, A.D. and Jones, A.G. eds., 2012. The magnetotelluric method: Theory and practice. Cambridge University Press.
Wight, D.E., 1987. Society of Exploration Geophysicists MT/EMAP Data Interchange Standard.